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**Representing Pitt at the coin toss were four game captains for today’s game: junior tight end Steve Buches, senior linebacker J.J. Horne, senior running back Raymond Kirkley and senior defensive back Tez Morris.
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Today’s game marks the first time Pitt played at <?xml:namespace prefix="st1" ns="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"?>Nebraska in 47 years. The Panthers last visited Nebraska in 1958. The two teams met last year in Pittsburgh, a 24-17 Nebraska win at Heinz Field.
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Senior offensive lineman Dale Williams made his first career start at left guard. It was his sixth career start overall. Derek Kinder made his first career start at wide receiver. Fullback Kellen Campbell made his first start on the season.
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Freshman tailback LaRod Stephens-Howling finished with career-highs in carries (17) and yards (98). His 30-yard gain in the second quarter was a career-long. It also marked the longest run from scrimmage this season against Nebraska.
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The injury suffered by Mike Phillips in the second quarter was a broken ankle.
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Phil Tillman made his first career sack in the second quarter.
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Greg Lee’s third quarter 73-yard catch from Tyler Palko was Pitt’s longest play from scrimmage this season. Lee registered his seventh career 100-yard receiving game as he finished with three receptions for 101 yards.
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Pitt drops to 0-3 for the first time since it began a season 0-4 to start the 1984 campaign.